Soubin Shahir: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 66
- on screen
- 1992–2025
- box office
- $97.2M
- average score
- 69
- Born
- October 12, 1983 (age 42)
- Birthplace
- Fort Kochi, Kerala, India
- Citizenship
- Indian
- Occupations
- Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
- Years active
- 1992-present
- Spouses
- Jamia Zaheer
- Children
- 1
The Best Soubin Shahir Movies
The highest-rated films Soubin Shahir is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Kumbalangi Nights (2019) scores highest, at 90. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 90 Kumbalangi Nights 2019 · Saji -
Movie Echo Score: Score 90 Sudani from Nigeria 2018 · Majeed -
Movie Echo Score: Score 89 Manjummel Boys 2024 · Siju 'Kuttan' David -
Movie Echo Score: Score 86 Vikruthi 2019 · Sameer -
Movie Echo Score: Score 84 Bheeshma Parvam 2022 · Ajas -
Movie Echo Score: Score 82 Romancham 2023 · Jibi
Soubin Shahir's Career in Numbers
Soubin Shahir's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Soubin Shahir works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Vietnam Colony (1992) to Pravinkoodu Shappu (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Soubin Shahir Movies by Decade
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 39
- 2020s 23
The 2010s were Soubin Shahir's busiest decade, with 39 films.
Soubin Shahir Movies by Genre
- Comedy 22
- Drama 17
- Thriller 9
- Action 4
- Family 4
- Romance 3
- Fantasy 2
- Sci-Fi 2
- Horror 1
- Mystery 1
Comedy is the genre Soubin Shahir has worked in most, with 22 films, ahead of drama (17).
Soubin Shahir Career Milestones
- First film
- Vietnam Colony 1992
- Biggest box office hit
- Romancham $69.9M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Kumbalangi Nights Movie Echo Score 90
- Newest film
- Pravinkoodu Shappu 2025
Soubin Shahir Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Soubin Shahir is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 69. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Coolie as Dhayal/Dilip · Action Worldwide box office: $7.5M Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2025
Machante Malakha as Sajeevan · Family Worldwide box office: $9.29K - 2025
Pravinkoodu Shappu as Kannan · Thriller Worldwide box office: $197K Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2024
Nadikar as Bala · Comedy Worldwide box office: $111K - 2024 Manjummel Boys as Siju 'Kuttan' David · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.78M Movie Echo Score: 89
- 2023
King of Kotha as Suitcase Leslie (Cameo) · Drama Worldwide box office: $844K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2023
Valatty as Karidas / Haridas, an Indie dog (Voice) · Drama Worldwide box office: $85.8K - 2023
Ayalvaashi as Thaju · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.34K - 2023
Vellari Pattanam as K.P Suresh · Comedy - 2023 Romancham as Jibi · Horror Worldwide box office: $69.9M Movie Echo Score: 82
- 2023
Djinn as Lalappan aka Djinn · Fantasy - 2022
Ela Veezha Poonchira as Madhu · Thriller Worldwide box office: $46.3K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2022
Jack N Jill as Kuttaps · Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $6.97K Movie Echo Score: 16 - 2022
CBI 5: The Brain as Paul Meyjo / Mansoor / Sandeep · Thriller Worldwide box office: $66.4K Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2022 Bheeshma Parvam as Ajas · Thriller Worldwide box office: $5.85M Movie Echo Score: 84
- 2022
Kallan D’Souza as D'Souza · Comedy - 2022
Bro Daddy as Happy Pinto · Family Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2021
Meow as Dasthakir · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.98K Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2021
Irul as Alex Parayil · Mystery Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2021
Churuli as Joy · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2020
Halal Love Story as Azad. Sound Recordist in Tele Cinema · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2020
Trance as Mathews Thomas · Thriller Worldwide box office: $491K Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2020
Trance as Mathews Thomas · Thriller Worldwide box office: $491K Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2019
Valiyaperunnal Drama Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2019
Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 as Subrahmanian · Comedy Worldwide box office: $10.2K Movie Echo Score: 81 - 2019 Vikruthi as Sameer · Comedy Worldwide box office: $37.7K Movie Echo Score: 86
- 2019
Ambili as Ambili · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2019
Virus as Unnikrishnan · Thriller Worldwide box office: $627K Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2019
Oru Yamandan Premakadha as Vicky Paedika · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.21M Movie Echo Score: 35 - 2019
Mera Naam Shaji as Shaji · Comedy Worldwide box office: $72.8K - 2019 Kumbalangi Nights as Saji · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.31M Movie Echo Score: 90
- 2018
Mangalyam Thanthunanena as Customer at the Bank · Drama Worldwide box office: $50K - 2018
Mohanlal Drama Worldwide box office: $251K - 2018
Kuttanadan Marpappa as Freddy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $128K - 2018 Sudani from Nigeria as Majeed · Comedy Worldwide box office: $810K Movie Echo Score: 90
- 2018
Rosapoo as Sajeer · Comedy - 2018
Street Lights as Subin · Thriller Worldwide box office: $128K - 2018
Carbon as Aanakkaran Rajesh · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $180K - 2017
Mayaanadhi as Sameera's Brother · Drama Worldwide box office: $152K Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2017
Parava as Drug Addict 1 · Drama Worldwide box office: $536K - 2017
CIA: Comrade In America as Joemon · Romance Worldwide box office: $309K - 2016
Popcorn as Milton · Comedy - 2016
Anuraga Karikkin Vellam as Fakrudheen · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.4K - 2016
Happy Wedding as Bhai · Romance - 2016
Kammatti Paadam as Karate Biju · Drama Worldwide box office: $3.89K - 2016
Mudhugauv as Kumar · Action - 2016
Kali as Prakashan · Thriller Worldwide box office: $35.2K - 2016
Darvinte Parinamam as Willy · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.24K - 2016
Hello Namasthe as Abu · Comedy - 2016
Maheshinte Prathikaaram as Chrispin · Drama Worldwide box office: $22.4K - 2015
Charlie as Kallan Suni/De Souza · Drama Worldwide box office: $46.1K - 2015
Rani Padmini as Madan · Drama - 2015
Loham as Street Rowdy · Action - 2015
Premam as Sivan Sir · Comedy Worldwide box office: $835K - 2015
Chandrettan Evideya as Sumesh · Family - 2014
Iyobinte Pusthakam as Narayana · History - 2014
Masala Republic as Altaf · Comedy - 2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty as Mattancherry man · Drama - 2013
5 Sundarikal as Poovalan · Family - 2013
Annayum Rasoolum as Colin · Drama - 2012
Da Thadiya as Salesman · Comedy - 2011
Urumi as Tribal Gang Member (uncredited) · Action - 2005
Pandippada as (uncredited) · Comedy - 2002
Kaiyethum Doorath as Bus Passenger (uncredited) · Romance - 1992
Vietnam Colony as (uncredited) · Drama - 1992
Pappayude Swantham Appoos as (uncredited) · Drama
Who Is Soubin Shahir?
Soubin Shahir was born in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India in 1983 and is 42 years old. Credited on films since 1992, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Soubin Shahir was born on 12 October 1983 in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India, to Babu Shahir, an assistant director and production controller known for his work on classics such as Manichithrathazhu and Godfather. Growing up with a brother and sister, Soubin was immersed in the film world from an early age, observing the mechanics of filmmaking behind the scenes. He entered the industry in 1992 as an assistant director, learning the craft under veterans like Siddique, Fazil, Rafi‑Mecartin, and Rajeev Ravi. His first on‑screen appearance came in Fazil's Kaiyethum Doorath (2002), but it was the supporting role of a PT teacher in Alphonse Putharen's Premam (2015) that catapulted him to fame, earning him widespread recognition. Subsequent performances in Charlie (2015), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), Kammatipaadam (2016), and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) showcased his versatility, while his lead role in Sudani from Nigeria (2018) won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor and cemented his status as a top‑tier actor in Malayalam cinema.
Who Soubin Shahir Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Soubin Shahir shares the most films with. Fahadh Faasil comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Dulquer Salmaan (9).
Soubin Shahir: Questions & Answers
How many movies Soubin Shahir has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Soubin Shahir been in?
Soubin Shahir is credited on 66 films, from 1992 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Soubin Shahir's highest-grossing movie?
Romancham (2023) is Soubin Shahir's biggest box office hit, with $69.9M worldwide, ahead of Coolie (2025) ($7.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Soubin Shahir's movies have made $97.2M.
Soubin Shahir's biggest hits What is the best Soubin Shahir movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Soubin Shahir's best-rated film is Kumbalangi Nights (2019) with a score of 90, followed by Sudani from Nigeria (2018) (90).
Best Soubin Shahir movies, ranked How old is Soubin Shahir?
Soubin Shahir is 42 years old, born on October 12, 1983 in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India.
What is Soubin Shahir's newest movie?
The most recent film on Soubin Shahir's filmography is Coolie (2025), in the role of Dhayal/Dilip.
Who does Soubin Shahir work with most often?
Soubin Shahir shares the most films with Fahadh Faasil (11 films), Dulquer Salmaan (9 films) and Salim Kumar (8 films).
The Best Soubin Shahir Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 66 credits.
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